Labor of Love Human Services Center

Services include, but are not limited to:

Food Pantry

Emergency food is available to residents, by providing a 3-day supply of staples and meats.  To supplement pantry items, produce and other food distributions occur multiple times each month. The pantry is open each weekday from 9am – 5pm.

Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation services are available on certain days during the tax season of January – April of every year to assist persons in completing their federal and state tax returns. This is an IRS-certified site through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Appointments can be made by clicking here. This service is done through a partnership with LifeStyles of Maryland, Inc.

Benefits Access

Staff are available both in-person and via phone to assist persons in Maryland to apply for public benefits, to include SNAP food stamps, utility assistance and cash assistance. Staff can help with applications, recertifications, fraud claims and interview scheduling. 

Advocacy and Referrals

We partner with  other agencies to refer clients who may be best served by another organization.  We advocate on behalf of clients who may not be able to effectively state their case for additional support or services. We also assist persons with applying for SNAP (food stamp) benefits. Please click here for a resource list for Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Diaper Hub

The agency is one of the designated diaper hubs with MD Diaper Bank. The agency can provide diapers, pull-ups and wipes as available. Persons can receive assistance no more than once per month. 

Community Outreach and Development CDC
4719 Marlboro Pike
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Phone: 301-735-0121/Fax: 301-735-1799 Email: info@communityoutreachcdc.org